imgTerrible game.
The Stranger, of all places, posted some NGII impressions on their blog.SMH at the God of War mention.
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/296/med_capture0697-00000_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg)Such a fantastic boss fight. :bow2
The Stranger, of all places, posted some NGII impressions on their blog.SMH at the God of War mention.
WOW LOOK AT THOSE 720P VISUALS
The Stranger, of all places, posted some NGII impressions on their blog.SMH at the God of War mention.
more like ninja sameden
picking this up tomorrow
:bow
Hahaha You expected a banner didn't you!? Well,Ninja Gaiden II doesn't need a fucking banner!
I must've played the demo like 10 times since last week, no foolin'. It was just really meaty: you could spend forever getting to know the 4 weapons you were given and try out all the combos. The claws are my favorite so far.
I must've played the demo like 10 times since last week, no foolin'. It was just really meaty: you could spend forever getting to know the 4 weapons you were given and try out all the combos. The claws are my favorite so far.
Darunia, I hate to disappoint you man, but I couldn't play NGDS over the weekend. I went to the store totally ready to spend points on it, and they didn't have a single copy. I have to go searching for it one of these days. :(
lol @ the douches trying to derail the thread when others just continue talking about NG2.
NINJA GAYDENrent? you're trying to kill gaming too?
I AM GOING TO RENT
Definitely one of the best demos in a long while. You could play it over and over, continuously learning the nuances of the fighting system, all 4 weapons provided, their movelists, the two 2 projectile weapons and 2 ninpo magic available. Lots of stuff to tool with in this demo.
Hey, my local gamestop had this in stock. Fuck yeah.WTF
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I'm kinda bummed about it being more linear. If anything, I wanted it to be less linear. The more open levels were the best part.
I'm kinda bummed about it being more linear. If anything, I wanted it to be less linear. The more open levels were the best part.
I'm kinda bummed about it being more linear. If anything, I wanted it to be less linear. The more open levels were the best part.
Here, I made an OP for the thread.
Hey, my local gamestop had this in stock. Fuck yeah.
You forgot the banners!!!!! :P
This definitely needs a banner.
Here you go:
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I actually lolled yesterday but forgot to show my appreciation. Sorry muckhole :-*
I noticed the Comic Sans yesterday too, well played.I missed that banner too, but props, it's basically perfect.
Heading out to get it and Lego Indiana soonme > you
Heading out to get it and Lego Indiana soonme > you
I'm on the 3rd Chapter right now and while I really like a lot of the changes made to the combat system the level design so far really took a hit for the worst. The two levels I've finished go on for far too long and you are constantly fighting the same groups of enemies over and over. No more is the tightly woven design of the first game or the pacing of enemies change ups. Maybe it will improve but at the moment I'm not feeling it. Even the 3rd Chapter doesn't seem much different in design than the last two. It's probably because all the stages so far take place during the night and all have a similar color scheme to them. The variety feels very thin right now.
Also the camera does seem worse than the first game. In the first game the only time I really had a problem with the camera was the first chapter. In this one I seem to be fighting it all the time, especially since the amount of enemies attacking you at once has increased and all of them are throwing projectiles at you. The camera angle is a bit too low from Ryu and they don't give you much freedom to change it with the right stick.
At the moment NG2 does seem to have more flaws than DMC4 did.
3rd chapters in, and i've had more fun with NG2 than i did with the whole of DMc4.
ITS OVERLOL
DMC4 confirmed champion... wrap it up
ITS OVER
DMC4 confirmed champion... wrap it up
this game is way harder than ng1
this game is way harder than ng1
At least I remember Ninja Gaiden 1 giving me more trouble than I am having with NG2. After NG2 I might replay some of NG1 and see if I am now super great at it.
this game is way harder than ng1
At least I remember Ninja Gaiden 1 giving me more trouble than I am having with NG2. After NG2 I might replay some of NG1 and see if I am now super great at it.
So is there any platforming?Not that I've seen in the first 4 stages.
So is there any platforming?
Bitches don't know about my Izuna Drop. :pimp
So basically, what the hell are you talking about?
So is there any platforming?
Holy shit at the intro cutscene to level 5. :lol
So is there any platforming?
closest thing to platforming is having to do some wallrunning here and there.
So is there any platforming?
closest thing to platforming is having to do some wallrunning here and there.
Which is AWESOME
So is NG2's upscaling decent or does it look more like a Xbox 1 game?
chapter 3s boss was so gay
Achievements stack, so you might as well jump in the game as WarriorGoing for the full 1000?
The bow and arrow is beastly from what I've seen so far. Hilarious to hit a boss for nearly 10% with a charged bow shot.
Me am fuck rusty... yikes
No, I just forgot how to do the Flying Swallow, turns out I had to learn it first :lol
Now it is cake
What the fuck. The boss on level 4 is OBLITERATING me. His attacks are hard to dodge, he's too fast, and he's fucking blind because he has no eyes but he always knows where I am. Fuck.
What the fuck. The boss on level 4 is OBLITERATING me. His attacks are hard to dodge, he's too fast, and he's fucking blind because he has no eyes but he always knows where I am. Fuck.That guy was easy. Just go for the hands when they're on the ground and when he's stunned go for the legs. Use the YYY combo with the Dragon Sword on his feet to deal some good damage. Now the real fourth level boss...wow. That was a tough battle.
God I hate you Xbox owners that are playing the game now.
I *need* a 360 to play NG1 and NG2.
Arrrgh.
just beat alexi or however you spell it, tough fight, he has some reallly annoying grab attakcs but I pwnd him with the claws
in the next level you get a sickle+chain, its awesome
Where are the Valor tests at?just beat alexi or however you spell it, tough fight, he has some reallly annoying grab attakcs but I pwnd him with the claws
in the next level you get a sickle+chain, its awesome
You get much more than just that.
Level 5 just keeps getting better for me. Cool new enemies, great level layout with good looking fight locations, light adventure elements, excellent music. I'm at a speed bump though with the 3rd Valor. Too intense for me to complete tonight. :(
Ok.
Also just unlocked the Indomitable Spirit achievement.spoiler (click to show/hide)Continue 100 times :([close]
When does the first portal open? I have that rod.
Ok.
Also just unlocked the Indomitable Spirit achievement.spoiler (click to show/hide)Continue 100 times :([close]
What are you playing on?
OMG this camera, fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
Never has it been so hard to jump to a platform while three archers shoot at you
Me am fuck rusty... yikes
What the fuck. The boss on level 4 is OBLITERATING me. His attacks are hard to dodge, he's too fast, and he's fucking blind because he has no eyes but he always knows where I am. Fuck.That guy was easy. Just go for the hands when they're on the ground and when he's stunned go for the legs. Use the YYY combo with the Dragon Sword on his feet to deal some good damage. Now the real fourth level boss...wow. That was a tough battle.
Cool, thanks, I guess I missed a message or something
OMG this camera, fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckAHAHAHAHAHA
Never has it been so hard to jump to a platform while three archers shoot at you
What the fuck. The boss on level 4 is OBLITERATING me. His attacks are hard to dodge, he's too fast, and he's fucking blind because he has no eyes but he always knows where I am. Fuck.That guy was easy. Just go for the hands when they're on the ground and when he's stunned go for the legs. Use the YYY combo with the Dragon Sword on his feet to deal some good damage. Now the real fourth level boss...wow. That was a tough battle.
Really? I kicked his ass on my first try. Weird.
And oh my god... dogs with knives
is it possible to go back to earlier levels
I'm about to go pick this up...do I NEED to play through Ninja Gaiden first? I have Sigma and am only on stage 4. I know, I know...why the hell haven't I played NG yet, but I just never got around to it.Considering how worthless the story is, it's not really a requirement, but I WOULD recommend. NG1 really comes into its own as you proceed. It's a really good game and well worth playing. Just play through it first. It's not as if NGII really looks any better than Sigma, so that next-gen allure should bother you. :P
That's where you get the Rod of Valor, which lets you access the portals, the first one is in Chapter 3
You get an achievement for beating them, and a Life of Thousand Gods
I'm about to go pick this up...do I NEED to play through Ninja Gaiden first? I have Sigma and am only on stage 4. I know, I know...why the hell haven't I played NG yet, but I just never got around to it.
Someone mentioned a demo on GAF. Checked XBLM and didn't see one. Anyone know what he could have been toalking about?
You need a Japanese or Euro Gold account
That is actually good to know.
On a side note why the fuck do the dogs shoot firecrackers at you? Is Itagaki in fact a high functioning distinguished mentally-challenged fellow with an aptitude for making action (not fighting) games?
Am I distinguished mentally-challenged or is the boss of chapter 3 impossible to beat?
That is actually good to know.
On a side note why the fuck do the dogs shoot firecrackers at you? Is Itagaki in fact a high functioning distinguished mentally-challenged fellow with an aptitude for making action (not fighting) games?
rocket spamming, multiple fiends in mecha suits
Ninpo or just run the hell past them if at all possible
landmines you cant see, safe paths you must slowly follow between said mines while getting arrows shot at you from multiple windows of a building
The windows are clearable before you cross the landmines
tons upon tons of incendiary ninjas with no save point in sight
Watch the timing on the explosives. If you're doing a move with an afterimage, I'm thinking you're invincible and the explosions won't hurt. Ex. Flying Swallow or the X+A dodge.
all this before a midboss
Hated that fucker
Am I supposed to be able to reach the shop and chest that are visible from the second save point in chapter 4? The save point right next to a glowing red ladder that leads up to some busted up highways with flying demons.
It doesn't look like there's a way around, do I wind up doubling back later or am I missing something?
Chapter 3 boss was easy. Ninja dogs. Just use the bow, dodge the blue face, and when the smaller guys rush towards you, just use the Lunar Staff's Y attack to shield yourself.
Chapter 3 boss was easy. Ninja dogs. Just use the bow, dodge the blue face, and when the smaller guys rush towards you, just use the Lunar Staff's Y attack to shield yourself.
Chapter 3 boss was easy. Ninja dogs. Just use the bow, dodge the blue face, and when the smaller guys rush towards you, just use the Lunar Staff's Y attack to shield yourself.
Sounds like a good plan for people who are only using a certain weapon for the achievements
I dont think you really read what you type sometimes
Well it doesnt matter now! I beat him! Having to rely on the bow is still pretty dumb. Seems DMC has better designed bosses.
Unfortunately with the addition of Alexei, Ninja Gaiden can claim to be the gayest action game ever made.
Sounds like a good plan for people who are only using a certain weapon for the achievements
I dont think you really read what you type sometimes
Chapter 3 boss was easy. Ninja dogs. Just use the bow, dodge the blue face, and when the smaller guys rush towards you, just use the Lunar Staff's Y attack to shield yourself.
I'm having trouble with the level 4 boss for some reason. He seems impossible to damage a significant degree.
Huh. I just accidentally hit its hand and it reacted. Maybe that's the weak spot
Is it possible to go back and redo earlier levels in case you missed anything?
Yeah, I didn't get that rod so I was wondering...
What the fuck at this platforming part in level 6. I killed the skeleton boss and I go up to the end up of the path. There's this big room across from me and I have no clue how to get across this gap. I try to wall run and I fall all the way down and I go back up, being forced to fight enemies I already defeated...AGAIN.
THIS IS SO distinguished mentally-challenged
NG1 is better.
Chapter 10 proves that this game isn't a finished product. Framerate dips below 10fps during the stairs fight.
Unacceptable. Itagayki sucks.
Seems DMC has better designed bosses.Yeah, all 5 of them.
I'm returning this game. >:(
I love the game really, and i was having a blast, but i just can't beat the chapter 3 boss. I hate that kind of bosses, there was one just like that in DMC3. Creepy ass, though boss, goddamnit.
I hate it, it's not a fight. I only handle the fights well, these "monster" bosses, i just hate them, in every game.
People complaining about stories in action games? Really?More proof that reviewers are full of shit nowadays.
Himu, weren't you having probs with the blind mid-boss in chapter 4? I fucked his ass up in 90 seconds.Quote from: HimuroI'm having trouble with the level 4 boss for some reason. He seems impossible to damage a significant degree.
Huh. I just accidentally hit its hand and it reacted. Maybe that's the weak spot
Anywho, the second trial of valor or w/e is mad easy, those purple peeners are the easiest enemies in the game. Although we'll never know how you'd do...Quote from: HimuroIs it possible to go back and redo earlier levels in case you missed anything?
Yeah, I didn't get that rod so I was wondering...
see alsoQuote from: HimuroWhat the fuck at this platforming part in level 6. I killed the skeleton boss and I go up to the end up of the path. There's this big room across from me and I have no clue how to get across this gap. I try to wall run and I fall all the way down and I go back up, being forced to fight enemies I already defeated...AGAIN.
THIS IS SO distinguished mentally-challenged
:'( Ninja Dog :'(
People complaining about stories in action games? Really?
Awesome, 1up show this week reiterates how NG2 has a bad story, which takes down the whole game. Keep posturing like real critics, someone may take you seriously one day. I guess I wouldn't want to have to make choices about "good" and "bad" stories in the game world though--you end up being overcritical about something like NG2 and you make too many concessions to a bloated mess like MGS in hopes that it makes the hobby more artistically legit.
Fighting on water is such a great idea, thank you itagaki
The game is also alot easier.You only think that because playing NG1 made you hard.
omg this game is so cheap
omg this game makes you use the bow?!!?
No I compared the two.Oh did you now. Let me see the spreadsheets.
The game is also alot easier.
well I got to the chapter 8 midboss after about 30 tries or so (not an exaggeration, I got the dreaded achievement of 100 continues) out of pure luck pretty much.The boss is pretty easy so you should be set.
He didnt seem hard at first then he gets two mecha fiend backups that are annoying enough on their own and of course if you kill them they respawn ::)
so i have no items, no ninpo and not very much patience with this game left
The game is also alot easier.You only think that because playing NG1 made you hard.
Permanently.
Every game you have played since and ever will play will be just a tiny bit easier because of NG1.
If you tried to play NG2 without every playing NG1 it would seem much harder. You would probably break your controller or slice your wrists with the disc.
I'm fighting Genshin right now and he's got minions! FUCK. AWESOME.
:lolI'm fighting Genshin right now and he's got minions! FUCK. AWESOME.
wait for it...
Early impressions is that this shits on NG1 (and therefore all other action games) with a vengeance (har har har) except for these framerate drops, which are heartbreaking.
I mean agonizing.
This game could have used 3 more months in the oven. Something. Anything. But Jesus Christ.
I really do hope it gets a Black or Sigma treatment or SOMETHING. If it takes the power of CELL or a real PC GPU to get this game at a locked 60, then so be it, make it so, all of that.
:bow DMC4 :bow2 is 60 fps.
still cant beat level 8 midboss
anger rising
video of me sucking at this game: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/226952.html
Damn, Viz sucks...
I'm returning this game. >:(
I love the game really, and i was having a blast, but i just can't beat the chapter 3 boss. I hate that kind of bosses, there was one just like that in DMC3. Creepy ass, though boss, goddamnit.
I hate it, it's not a fight. I only handle the fights well, these "monster" bosses, i just hate them, in every game.
I got destroyed by that guy until I realized the trick. Use ninpo when the fish fly at you, run past him when he shoots the blue head, and go for headshots with the bow, charged if possible. Eventually he'll flip over and you go to town on his ass (use the lunar so your hits will also take out the fish that'll fly at you.)
Is there a site for hardcore NG players? I used to go to the gamefaqs NG boards since Bigalski, Shinobier, and those guys posted their vids there...http://www.iberiansngrealm.com/
Is there a site for hardcore NG players? I used to go to the gamefaqs NG boards since Bigalski, Shinobier, and those guys posted their vids there...http://www.iberiansngrealm.com/
http://www.iberiansngrealm.com/phpBB3/index.php
I guess I had a different experience then because his dudes were spamming exploding shurikens like nobody's business
No I compared the two.Any comparison of difficulty has to take place at Master Ninja difficulty. Everything else is bonus content.
Yea, I'm really not too happy with the bosses in this game. I love the standard levels and even the Valor things, but too many of the bosses require abuse of one stupid ass move.
But I have to say that NG's boss battles were harder than in this game. NG2 bosses are hard because they're dealing cheap attacks.
Guys, is Path Of The Warrior considered to be normal mode or hard mode? I started on Acolyte, but it seemed a little too easy. But I'm also a Ninja Gaiden newbie.
It was also a little hard going back to Sigma. Seems slow in comparison to the sequel. But I am thinking of trudging on and finishing it first.
ng2 is actually harder than the original, mafi heard it's cheap not hard, any truth to this?
ng2 is actually harder than the original, mafi heard it's cheap not hard, any truth to this?
There's too much trial-and-error gameplay, too many cheap shots, and not enough real challenge. There's a difference between kicking your arse until you learn from it, and kicking your arse until you get lucky, and Ninja Gaiden 2 fails that crucial test all too often.
QuoteThere's too much trial-and-error gameplay, too many cheap shots, and not enough real challenge. There's a difference between kicking your arse until you learn from it, and kicking your arse until you get lucky, and Ninja Gaiden 2 fails that crucial test all too often.
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=143163&page=2
i was just wondering if there is any truth to this.
The vigilant defenders will say that nothing is wrong (despite the constant framerate issues, 556p graphics, and other "teeny" issues not found in Devil May Cry 4), but yes, there is definite cheapness to be found here.
i'm sure itagaki didnt notice eitherhe was too busy suing his boss.
I was playing it yesterday and I'm currently up to the 5th chapter. I don't know if it's harder than the first NG but it sure as hell feels like about 10 times faster. Everything is seemingly in a full on bull rush right at you. I do like the combat more in this one than the previous NG game (or DMC for that matter). Feels more visceral, more fluid. You really feel like a bad ass with all the blood and severed limb porn being splashed around the screen and I'm surprised I'm enjoying it as much as I am.....I wasn't too excited about the game before it came out.there is a new game +
I'm still disappointed that the game doesn't include a cohesive metroid-esque game world like the first game though. The adventure aspect of NG was the thing (imo) that pushed it from a good game to a fantastic one. Breaking NG2 into individual levels loaded with hidden stuff and no way to go back and revisit them is a little frustrating.
It is ok, there won't be another Ninja Gaiden now. There can be no more wrong.
OMG WTF is up with the boss fight in chapter 5? I gotta fight him on water AND deal with the ghost fish? Jesus, why not just shove a broomstick up my ass while you're at it.
so i played for about 8 hours straight and this is without a doubt the definitive action game
:bow itagaki :bow2
you bitches that complained about the chapter 3 boss are just that, bitches. go play dmc4 with easy automatic on. ng2 is clearly not for you.
I don't understand why Volf hits so hard.
OMG WTF is up with the boss fight in chapter 5? I gotta fight him on water AND deal with the ghost fish? Jesus, why not just shove a broomstick up my ass while you're at it.
the dragon right
stay on the ledge and spam arrows, block/avoid his atacks
OMG WTF is up with the boss fight in chapter 5? I gotta fight him on water AND deal with the ghost fish? Jesus, why not just shove a broomstick up my ass while you're at it.
Why is every fucking enemy in this game grabby? :lol
edit: And the game locks up on me while browsing the Leaderboard :lol
i dunno if his 360 is dying or not but i do think that this game has issues while being connected to xbl. i opened a chest and the loading took almost a minute and then got killed shortly after and then the game froze on me.Everytime I boot the game up, it disconnects me from Live. I'm able to reconnect right away, but it's still annoying.
after i restarted i disconnected from xbl and played with minimal loading and no more freezing for hours. i still have yet to have a mid-battle load and i've only had the game pop up a 1-2 second loading screen mid-level once.
I havent seen the slowdown yet, what level does that start on? The camera i've sadly become used to, and the new level design clearly knows the camera is a problem. Still, Camera + Action games :(
Here's a stupid question:Hard to tell, since Ninja Gaiden is very hard and takes skill. It doesn't have the stuff you or I like God of War for, except that Ryu is extremely bad ass.
I never played a single Ninja Gaiden game (not even the MSX/ SNES ones).
I *love* God of War games.
I *loathe* Devil May Cry games.
Would I like Ninja Gaiden 1 or 2?
I havent seen the slowdown yet, what level does that start on? The camera i've sadly become used to, and the new level design clearly knows the camera is a problem. Still, Camera + Action games :(in the first chapter, near the waterfall.
Here's a stupid question:
I never played a single Ninja Gaiden game (not even the MSX/ SNES ones).
I *love* God of War games.
I *loathe* Devil May Cry games.
Would I like Ninja Gaiden 1 or 2?
Here's a stupid question:
I never played a single Ninja Gaiden game (not even the MSX/ SNES ones).
I *love* God of War games.
I *loathe* Devil May Cry games.
Would I like Ninja Gaiden 1 or 2?
Did anyone else miss getting the claws in Chapter 2?Wtf, you can find them in chapter 2? I wasted money!
i got them in the burning room, then died, then decided to take the alternative route (across the river), figuring all roads would lead to Rome eventually...it didn't :(
So I had to buy the fuckin' things in Chapter 3. :'(
UT = Ultimate Technique?yes.
McDragon,you're gonna love later on in the game. Bosses have instant kills,it's HILARIOUS.
McDragon,you're gonna love later on in the game. Bosses have instant kills,it's HILARIOUS.
No, no they don't. They're high damage moves that will fuck you if you don't have much hp.
Carving up those werewolves with the scyth at the end of chapter 6 was so fucking awesome. Blood and limbs everywhere.I restarted on Warrior to get the scythe expert achievement. I hadn't touched it until that point but that weapon is fucking powerful. :hyper
Where is the Scythe? I think I missed it, haha
I just got the Gold Key
Damn, Volf tore me up in like 5 seconds. Why does everyone say he's so easy? This game's so uneven sometimes.Triple flying swallow his ass.
i beat the shit out of volf with the lunar staff.Word is the tonfas wreck them.
i was so pissed that sonia interrupted my killing spree. :'(
since i knew you got the scythe from defeating volf and i knew how badass it was from playing the demo i saved enough essence to level 3 that bitch immediately. god it owns.
but jesus those huge robots with boosters on chapter 7 are a real bitch
Trees with tearing and horrible camera angles that prevent you from enjoying the fights, and respawning that occurs offscreen and is blocked from your sight by the giant mechs that rotate around you in a flash and force you to fuck with the camera again.Every rose has its thorns.
Give it a few weeks and the hype will die down, gta4 style.GTA was doomed from the start with its design, tho :P
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.Since you have not read any Ninja Gaiden 2 thread on any forum on the internet, I will be happy to summarize them for you:
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.Kinda like dating.
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.
please show me the threads not overrun by whiners. I hope its more like the first NG-- people bitched like hell at first, then played the game more, got good at it, and stopped caring about the flaws and "cheapness"
AdmiralViscern-- the other option on the mech dudes is ninpo. A Piercing Void is guaranteed to take off a limb (then go in for the OT.) But I think Inferno at Level 2 or 3 can take off limbs/kill a few of them at once.
I think that strategy is what they intended, especially for the part with the bazooka guys on either side of the arena. Immediately after that fight, there's a ninpo essence chest.
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.
please show me the threads not overrun by whiners. I hope its more like the first NG-- people bitched like hell at first, then played the game more, got good at it, and stopped caring about the flaws and "cheapness"
AdmiralViscern-- the other option on the mech dudes is ninpo. A Piercing Void is guaranteed to take off a limb (then go in for the OT.) But I think Inferno at Level 2 or 3 can take off limbs/kill a few of them at once.
I think that strategy is what they intended, especially for the part with the bazooka guys on either side of the arena. Immediately after that fight, there's a ninpo essence chest.
Unbalanced game.
haven't played the past few days, haven't been in the mood. that said, the clock tower section of chapter 8 is one of the best level designs in a few year
What I mean is people will start seeing its flaws.
please show me the threads not overrun by whiners. I hope its more like the first NG-- people bitched like hell at first, then played the game more, got good at it, and stopped caring about the flaws and "cheapness"
AdmiralViscern-- the other option on the mech dudes is ninpo. A Piercing Void is guaranteed to take off a limb (then go in for the OT.) But I think Inferno at Level 2 or 3 can take off limbs/kill a few of them at once.
I think that strategy is what they intended, especially for the part with the bazooka guys on either side of the arena. Immediately after that fight, there's a ninpo essence chest.
I just rounded the corner instead so the rocket losers couldn't get me, and like I said I had to settle for using Life of a Thousand Gods.
I haven't used any healing items more potent than the regular herbs, and only in boss fights, so I think I'm just going to play loose with the healing from now on to get myself through the game with less frustration. I have all the weapons maxed that I want so I can afford to replace them if necessary. I have 4 weapons fully upgraded and the rest all lvl2 and I still have $60k.
Fortunately the rest of the level was a joke compared to that one 5 minute portion. Unbalanced game.
ps. these gold dragons are distinguished mentally-challenged... i keep dying but i can't tell what from
Life of a Thousand Gods also gives you full HP + extension, so they can be considered a healing item itself
Life of a Thousand Gods also gives you full HP + extension, so they can be considered a healing item itself
I get what you're saying but...if you use it on chapter 2 instead of chapter 9, you'll have got lots and lots of regenerated health out of it. I use them ASAP.
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i hear you fight two at one time later
have fun
i hear you fight two at one time later
have fun
Its a pretty easy fight actually. Just have to go full on one of them to take it out then its a repeat of the boss fight from earlier.
Finished the game yesterday. The last few levels of this game has some of the best build up to a finale that I've seen in a while.spoiler (click to show/hide)The descent in hell, fighing TWO atomic armadillos at once (and surprisingly beating them both without using a healing item), the stairs, the hall of blood and dead trees, the lake of blood filled with about 50 big fish monsters, the big fucking door thing, the battle of the final boss, and the amazing music that accompanied all of this.[close]
Chapter 10fps lol
I don't think Itagaki played the game. Don't know how he could allow such framedrops. It was a pathetic showcase.
He's saying whatever you think he's saying.
And now that I'm a PS3 owner I probably will buy Sigma :ninja
What indeed?
If NG2 ran at a rock solid 60fps with no in level loading an no bugs, it would be so far beyond action game of forever. It would be perfect. The essence of action pressed into DVD9.
Yes. I'd almost forgotten about it until I saw the $500 charge on my credit card.He's saying whatever you think he's saying.
And now that I'm a PS3 owner I probably will buy Sigma :ninja
Did you get your MGS4 bundle?
I realise I'm terribly behind, but I finally got around to playing the demo and I feel like having a quick gush. NG was one of my favourite games last gen, and I've just been reminded why it's so unbelievably awesome.
I forgot, but fighting enemies that aren't on screen is a staple of NG, and people complaining about the camera need to grow some balls.
In summary, :bow Itagaki :bow2, and I really need to get through my backlog so I can buy this.
The camera isn't worse. It's practically identical.
The camera isn't worse. It's practically identical.
The camera isn't worse. It's practically identical.not with some bosses like Genshin.
This last boss fight is great. 5 minutes of mindlessly tapping L and A for every 30 seconds of attacking the guy.
Haha, you're better off just rushing into him and taking his damage, and spamming healing items.
Stage 8 is just inexcusable.
It's pretty much the exact opposite of what Ninja Gaiden is supposed to be. There's nothing fair, rewarding or fun about it. I can't believe Team Ninja came up with this shit.
Edit: OMG.
I finally got past the part with all the rocket troopers shooting at you from the windows of that building. Since it was probably the worst part of the entire game thus far, I decided to go back and save. When I came back, all the rocket troopers had respawned.
I would seriously kick Itagaki in the balls for that. I know he would just laugh and rip my heart out, but seriously. That's inexcusable design. Did they not foresee that people would want to save after that ordeal?
I found that first wide area to be the hardest part of that stage. Stage 9 is far shittier IMO.stage 9 is the weakest, there was no challenge there.
The big machines aren't really a problem for me with ninpo. I just use the wind ninpo and finish all of them off with obliterations.use the incendiary shuriken on one of them to cut his arm, that way it will be safe to approach the other and SLASH SLASH SLASH.
But the rocket guys suck dick. I've tried zig-zag running, I've tried using wall runs to close the gaps, I've tried using Flying Swallows, but I invariably lose ~40% of my health in every encounter with a large number of rocket troops. The fact that they don't take splash damage from their own rockets is just fucking distinguished mentally-challenged. It violates every rule of action games since the dawn of time, and it's just plain illogical.
Enjoy Chapter 9 then.so? run on water and use the fire ninpo, one hit and they are dead.
You get to kill a dozen of them around the perimeter of a big lake while water running.
Enjoy Chapter 9 then.
You get to kill a dozen of them around the perimeter of a big lake while water running.
Can someone tell me the best way to get essencefor karma? i don't bother personally but UT spamming is the best way.
Enjoy Chapter 9 then.
You get to kill a dozen of them around the perimeter of a big lake while water running.
I thought that part was fun. Honestly the annoying this about chapter 8 was the goddamn mechs.
what part was hard on that stage? the water worms?
that chapter was really easy Admiral and the bosses sucked.
you can take down that big flying lizard with just one dark ninpo at level 3.
I realise I'm terribly behind, but I finally got around to playing the demo and I feel like having a quick gush. NG was one of my favourite games last gen, and I've just been reminded why it's so unbelievably awesome.
I forgot, but fighting enemies that aren't on screen is a staple of NG, and people complaining about the camera need to grow some balls.
In summary, :bow Itagaki :bow2, and I really need to get through my backlog so I can buy this.
Buy the game before you mouth off.
I've never complained about the camera in NG1 (and I don't even have Black) but it is markedly worse in this game.
The levels in the demo do not have camera problems.
We already covered this, the camera is identical but the environments and enemies are not. Not to mention this is 4 years later and a new gen.It's not like you're fighting in FEARS cubicle farms or I don't know a PILLAR room. The environments are of course different, but that doesn't intrinsically make them more prone to catching the camera. If anything I think more of NG2 takes place in wide open environments.
And obviously the game is playable but fun factor takes a hit.
Ugh. The Gold Dragons in Level 10.did you forget the military station? 2 tanks? chopper? radio station?
I hate this new emphasis on bosses that require you to beat them with projectile attacks. I don't think there were more than one or two in the first game, but I've already had to fight three in this one.
No, getting hit with something off screen is the game's fault. It always has been, all the way back to NG1.
You can learn your way around it, but don't excuse a flaw. It's a real problem. It would have been nice if they fixed it. I'm not sure if it CAN be fixed, at least not without drastically changing the way the game is played. But that doesn't make it any less of a problem.
it was two tanks with two respawning ninjas on the harder difficulties.I was planning on playing though it on hard someday, but I think you just changed my mind.
it depends, itagaki didn't like them but now he isn't there anymore.
you might get your wish, don't think it would be free though.
OH SO I GUESS YOU SUCK
in the end, i think we all agree that devil may cry 4 is the victor
in the end, i think we all agree that devil may cry 4 is the victor
Wow, pretty blatant nipple in the cutscene before the Elizabet fight.
Her attack patterns are a lot like Alma, minus the telekinesis and the constant throws. And most of the difficulty. But she's similar in that she flies around a lot, dodges most frontal assaults and has a very quick rush attack. Took me three tries to get her, but one of those was because the start button on my controller crapped out for some reason, and I couldn't get into the item menu.
Her attack patterns are a lot like Alma, minus the telekinesis and the constant throws. And most of the difficulty. But she's similar in that she flies around a lot, dodges most frontal assaults and has a very quick rush attack. Took me three tries to get her, but one of those was because the start button on my controller crapped out for some reason, and I couldn't get into the item menu.
:D I was referring to the nipplage. But handy to know, none the less.
in the end, i think we all agree that devil may cry 4 is the victor
OH SO I GUESS YOU SUCK
oh so i guess I should bitch about it for 20 pages like you
anyway, no. I've kicked the shit out of the game so far and haven't run into anything frustrating. I actually took the time to let the whole thing set in, rather than rush to Evilbore or gaf and post about each individual moment where "teh dudes were killing me and the camera and blah and omg ng1 takes a fuckign shit on tish one, whats on itagaki's face dudez?"
actually, the whole problem with the game is the lack of isolated, timed battles. thats what it is.
OH SO I GUESS YOU SUCK
oh so i guess I should bitch about it for 20 pages like you
anyway, no. I've kicked the shit out of the game so far and haven't run into anything frustrating. I actually took the time to let the whole thing set in, rather than rush to Evilbore or gaf and post about each individual moment where "teh dudes were killing me and the camera and blah and omg ng1 takes a fuckign shit on tish one, whats on itagaki's face dudez?"
actually, the whole problem with the game is the lack of isolated, timed battles. thats what it is.
Wow, you sure took that seriously.
I breezed through 90% of it too, and I usually posted on EvilBore after I got through a section. The only one where I was legitimately screwed on was the beginning of chapter 8. Oh and that flying fish boss, both of which I tried like 3x before opening my laptop.
i know that!spoiler (click to show/hide)i wasn't expecting a 3rd phase, that's why i used almost all my items on the 2nd one :lol[close]
haha... rofl @ ryu entering the big black doorshahaha.
first thing i said was KINGDOM HEARTS IS LIGHT
I shot Sonia STRAIGHT THROUGH THE HEART :rock
Easy way to get the 100 continue achievement
Man I'm such a lame ass at this game. I'm getting my ass handed to me on chapter 4 (warrior diff.) inside the statue of liberty - I just got the double katanas and those purple monsters kicking the shit out of me.oh man, did i miss the katanas? i finished ch 4 and didnt see em... all i have is the sword, lunar staff and falcon talons. is there anyway to get them later? im just starting ch 5
If you miss anything, it will appear in Kuramasa's shopoh ok thats good...well i hope its not too expensive
pfff dmc
does dmc have a werewolf colloseum that gets torn apart by a chick in a battlecopter
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2lkywk0.gif)
bow down to the superior franchise
pfff dmc
does dmc have a werewolf colloseum that gets torn apart by a chick in a battlecopter
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2lkywk0.gif)
bow down to the superior franchise
im gonna rent dmc4 after thisYou go from point A to B as Nero. Then you go from point B to A as Dante, while fighting the same exact bosses. Then you switch back to Nero at point A to fight the final boss.
i heard theres a lot of back-tracking tho
im gonna rent dmc4 after this
i heard theres a lot of back-tracking tho
Complete with mystical robotic spider women... in the underworldHave you ever read the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales? Before Disney cleaned them up?
I am 200 feet away from the Armadillo's level 12 when they explode. Why the fuck do I keep getting hit and dying. Fuck, level 12 is fucking AWFUL.Ninja Dog ITT
pfff dmc
does dmc have a werewolf colloseum that gets torn apart by a chick in a battlecopter
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2lkywk0.gif)
bow down to the superior franchise
Dante would ride the rockets and do air guitar at the same time before slamming into the werewolf's face.
Try again :'(
I started a new game on Warrior (my Acolyte save is my Weapon achievement game), and I'm not doing so bad. Granted there are some choke points - like before Chapter 3 boss, they place like 5 flying demons and a bunch of regular fiends, and I die in like 10 seconds after getting juggled by fireballs.Same exact shit happened to me yesterday.
The enemy placement is totally different at points, too.
And damn do I love the Lunar. Dishes out OTs like creamy smooth shit. The sword seems to be only useful for Flying Swallow :lol
God. I hate how these bosses have these long ass 20 second throw animations. Hurry the fuck up.I think multi-hit throws are a staple of Itagaki titles. They've been a major complaint of mine since Dead or Alive 2.
Wow, the lighting in the next area after the Zedonius II fight. . . :o Absolutely beautiful.
I sort of missed the boat on this one due to MGS4.
NG1 was my favorite title for the original X-Box. So, EB, is this a worthy sequel/worth a purchase?
werewolves dodge that 80% of the time.
OT+UT is the best way.
You know i thought id give this game a try, cus i like ninjas, and i watch naruto all the time, cus thats really how ninjas used to do things. so i spent the time convincing my mom that this game wasnt going to be bad, i mean, i played grand theft auto ( its so dumb that cus a games rated M, they think a kid cant play it). So i finally did and she bought it. then i starded playing and all of the sudden i had to slice peoples heads off. thats not fun Thats just stupid. and then i go into new york and they make me kill little doggies, i almost cried. And then those purple monster things started attacking and i got so scared i had to turn on the lights in my bedroom. and its so dumb how all the games about is slicing the limbs off of bad guys and looking at girls with big breasts.
you know whats worse is my mom walked in on me playing it, now i cant play xbox anymore and she took my legos away. i dont even like playing this dumb game. i want to just go play viva pinata. and im pretty sure im gunna have bad dreams. Maybe they should have put somewhere on the game that it was so violent and scary.
Nah, Flying Swallow works on everything, you're doing it wrong
go into new york and they make me kill little doggies, i almost cried.:rofl :rofl
Nah, Flying Swallow works on everything, you're doing it wrong
So does Nero's Buster, but you won't see me spamming that either.
Spamming buster in DMC is detrimental to the goals of the lgame, flying swallow is beneficial.Amen. The buster just slows things down and screws a man out of his SSS rankings as its a magic win button.
Spamming buster in DMC is detrimental to the goals of the lgame, flying swallow is beneficial.
Btw, Flying Swallow is nothing but a broken move to help Ninja Dogs get through the game.
It also owns the FUCK out of Ninja Dogs (the enemies, not the players.):lol
I feel like the Flying Swallow actually serves a purpose in this game as opposed to just being a cheese technique for Ninja Dogs.
OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
I thought it was a nice tradeoff as OT only gives yellow essence and iirc it allows ryu some invincible frames which his nice as well during the chaos.
This is true. I'm new to the NG system and still learning stuff as I could never get far in NGB. The red fiends in the city always wasted me so I gave up. :-\
Disagree. You're fighting 2x-3x as many enemies at once. OTs are necessary for clearing them out, and it brings up the pace considerably.OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
Disagree. You're fighting 2x-3x as many enemies at once. OTs are necessary for clearing them out, and it brings up the pace considerably.OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
No, it's not like NG:DS, because those enemies aren't brutal fucks like the enemies in NG2.Disagree. You're fighting 2x-3x as many enemies at once. OTs are necessary for clearing them out, and it brings up the pace considerably.OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
It does serve that purpose. The game is closer to NG: DS where you fight tons of guys and kill them like nothing. And when you can't, ninpo does it for you (and unlike NG1, there are parts where you pretty much have to use it.) I'm just not into that kind of pacing, I guess.
These bosses are absolutely adorable. I just beat the armadillo and almost felt bad about it cuz of his stubby little feet. I also liked the way the skull boss fell down on his butt.
Wow the battle with Volf is crazy... I loved the environment, the arena with the thousands of werewolves. What a badass Volf was
Disagree. You're fighting 2x-3x as many enemies at once. OTs are necessary for clearing them out, and it brings up the pace considerably.OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
It does serve that purpose. The game is closer to NG: DS where you fight tons of guys and kill them like nothing. And when you can't, ninpo does it for you (and unlike NG1, there are parts where you pretty much have to use it.) I'm just not into that kind of pacing, I guess.
Disagree. You're fighting 2x-3x as many enemies at once. OTs are necessary for clearing them out, and it brings up the pace considerably.OTs are an awesome addition to the combat system. I don't see how anyone can disagree.
Because the game gives you a freaking win button...NG2 in general is a much shallower game and it all stems from limb hacking and energy re-gen.
It does serve that purpose. The game is closer to NG: DS where you fight tons of guys and kill them like nothing. And when you can't, ninpo does it for you (and unlike NG1, there are parts where you pretty much have to use it.) I'm just not into that kind of pacing, I guess.
Huh? It's strategy. You fight 2-3 x more enemies so you have to clear them out. OT is easily the best way. Despite the best way to kill some way enemies is via OT that doesn't make the game any easier. You're full of bullshit pills. The werewolves in particular, when you first meet them...are fucking tough. But when you realize the best way to tackle them is via OT, they're STILL tough.
it doesn't make the game any easier at all. i died far more in NG2 than in NG1.
Oh hell no.
Fuck this boss.
Probably my biggest pet peeve in all of gaming is bosses who force you to just dodge their attacks for minutes at a time before you get a chance to do some damage. That is exactly what the 2nd Archfiend form is.
Just finished Chapter 10 and am completely blown away. What an incredible level... seriously, that was a fucking masterpiece of a level. I'm stunned... everything about it was awesome. The gfx were insane... it was one of the sickest looking levels ever, both in technical and artistic terms. I also liked the enemies... the blood demons, lots of those fun to kill skeleton zombies with the chainsaws, and lots of ninjas. Goddamn were there lots of ninjas... I'm sure you know what I'm talkin about here -- that epic stair battle, more like a war not a battle. Framerate dropped to like 10-15 fps the whole time but damn was it fun.
Bottom line: It's been a long, long, lonnnng time since a game has kept me up till 4:00 in the morning. What a masterpiece... greatest action game of all-time.
Okay, now that I've had some time to reflect on it, I think the game is better in some ways than the original, but worse in some others.
The weapon variety is a lot better, and the overall action gameplay is better for the most part. Ryu's moveset and maneuverability seem better overall. The claws and scythe are more fun to use than any weapons from the first game.
I feel like the original was a bit more precise. This game seems too chaotic at times. Also, the fact that enemies use unblockable grabs a lot more often and also don't give you any stun frames a lot of the time leads to you occasionally taking damage that seems completely unavoidable.
The level selection and design in the first game is better, IMO. By the end, I felt like I had completed a more epic journey than the one I completed in the sequel. There weren't many levels in NG2 that compare to the last few levels of the original.
Also, the original had better bosses, hands-down. They were tough, but not cheap. These guys were pretty cheap a lot of the time.
Overall, they're pretty comparable in quality, with the first one being maybe a little bit better.
Cons: Horrible load times.Horrible load times? What? They were fine... talk about exaggeration
The graphics. It's like Team Ninja didn't even try. NG2 looks like the original Xbox game.WTF? Are you blind?
NG2 looks like the original Xbox game.Smh, no it doesn't. When was the last time that you played Ninja Gaiden?
he means hold Y... guess he still hasnt fully forgotten his sony ways:lol damn thats the second time ive done that in the last couple days
edit: and you should appreciate getting your arse kicked. the feeling you get once you triumph over a hard situation or boss fight is awesome.
NG1 felt more epic to me.
Cons: Horrible load times.Horrible load times? What? They were fine... talk about exaggeration
i don't see why ng2 isn't considered epic. you fight like boss after boss and the gauntlet in level 13 was fucking amazing
All the Greater Fiends were. :dizzyThe second Zedonius fight in the middle of the lava was one of the worst boss fights ever. I had to get lucky and manage to keep him on the ground long enough to kill him. The first few times, he just took off into the air, and then I wasn't fighting him; I was fighting the lava, the camera and his stupid minions.
Maybe they're awesome bosses on Mentor or Master Ninja though.
All the Greater Fiends were. :dizzy
Maybe they're awesome bosses on Mentor or Master Ninja though.
That fight was cake. In fact, I haven't had a problem with any of the bosses since like Chapter 4 or 5. Maybe it's because I've simply gotten much better at the game, I dunno, but now I never die more than once or twice at any of the bosses and am always loaded with healing items. The scythe is simply a monster of a weap. Just keep pressing triangle and you'll kill anything. Jumping + triangle where he does that double attack in the air works great as well. I'm finding the whining about the bosses in this game, both in here and especially in that GAF thread, unwarranted. I'm not even good at videogames and these bosses are going down easy.All the Greater Fiends were. :dizzyThe second Zedonius fight in the middle of the lava was one of the worst boss fights ever. I had to get lucky and manage to keep him on the ground long enough to kill him. The first few times, he just took off into the air, and then I wasn't fighting him; I was fighting the lava, the camera and his stupid minions.
Maybe they're awesome bosses on Mentor or Master Ninja though.
No doubt you could. Like I said, I'm not good at gaming in general... always getting under 1:1 ratio in multi-player shooters, always getting stomped in fighters, dreadful at puzzle games and shmups, etc. NG2 seems to be an anomaly.That fight was cake. In fact, I haven't had a problem with any of the bosses since like Chapter 4 or 5. Maybe it's because I've simply gotten much better at the game, I dunno, but now I never die more than once or twice at any of the bosses and am always loaded with healing items.Yeah. . . well. . .
Btw, I'm playing on Warrior diff not Acolyte.
I'll tear you up in Soul Calibur. Book it.
kbear, armadillo are weak to explosive shuriken, auto aim to the head and they will be dead in no time.
and the golden dragons can be taken out with a single piercing void ninpo.
I'm gonna play DMC4 next but after having playing the demo, I'm seriously not expecting it to even be in the same league as NG2. The combat, at least in the demo, was nowhere near as good and satisfying.
DMC4 :bowPrepare to be disappointed is more like it. I probably should've played DMC4 first and then NG2 so I could avoid the massive drop-off in combat.
Prepare to see the light
dmc4 ended for me when you get to play as dante, from there it's backtracking hell and not as fun as nero.what happened? pm what your acc name was and i'll get it unbanned
2008 ain't finished yet Demi. You might want to wait for a bit before deciding DMC4's game of the year.
even infinite undiscovery?2008 ain't finished yet Demi. You might want to wait for a bit before deciding DMC4's game of the year.
Nah, nothing else coming out is going to reach that high
Spent 110 hours on DMC4 when it came out and walked away with my 1000 gamerscore. Love that game. <3
2008 ain't finished yet Demi. You might want to wait for a bit before deciding DMC4's game of the year.
Nah, nothing else coming out is going to reach that high
Not even DMC4 re-release with new content and shit?
Given that they had no team to work on those, they must have been finished before the game went gold.Itagaki just left yesterday, and presumably, there's at least SOME members of Team Ninja not walking.
I was shocked by level 1's ass graphics but they do get a lot better.
Last few levels have sick graphics. Only the bitterest of trolls disagree.I was shocked by level 1's ass graphics but they do get a lot better.
If by better you mean worse, then yes. They get a lot.
Just started this today. The graphics are kinda disappointing after MGS4. Both have anime artstyles but MGS4 does it so much better.
60fps of furious action is awesome though. I'm surprised at how much faster this game is than NG1 or DMC4.
I was shocked by level 1's ass graphics but they do get a lot better.
If by better you mean worse, then yes. They get a lot.
I was shocked by level 1's ass graphics but they do get a lot better.
If by better you mean worse, then yes. They get a lot.
moron
there is an update available now.
So explain the first bullet point - will that be useful in Mentor / Master Ninja?if it's true, then i guess yes.
- once you get to the next batch of enemies, the previous batch following you will disappear. The batches of enemies used to stack up and did cause the framerate to go down, not 100% sure.
chapter 2 on mentor is absolutely disgusting.That sequence is a gut check. Took me like 15 tries to finally figure them out. Once you do they, of course, become much easier.
so glad it's fucking over, and i love how you fight winged purple fiends right from the start on chapter 3, disgusting.
this game was such a disappointment compared to 1. :(
I haven't even beaten this once yet.
I got this last week. I'm trying to do a no heal DS only play through my first time but the wereolves take forever to kill. A level 1 UT doesn't even take a limp off. Do you have to face werewolves after Chapter 6?nope.
guys im not kidding me and my friend on xbl just got a free 190 achievement points by watching ninja cinema in the leaderboards.
Go to Leaderboards then Karma Challenge then find no. 35 his gamertag is darkness c4wm. Press the right analog stick in to watch his playthrough. When it loads you will immediately get 190 points! Its the DLC achievments and the reason you get 190 and not the full 200 is because he doesnt have the last two achievements for it!
Yes, Ninja Gaiden is a cheap 1000
Today I beat the game on Normal and one thing that stuck with me,was that this is a really REALLY unpolished piece of garbage. I had to fight the Armadillo's around 6 times because A:It's a craptasticly made boss fight and B:Once I killed them,they dissapeared from the screen but their health bars didn't. Therefore,allowing one of them to shoot fireballs FROM THIN AIR.Um, the volcano is shooting fireballs at you during the two armadillo boss fight.
As I progressed through the final stages I started to die from bosses because of one primary reason: GRABS. ENEMIES AND BOSSES SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GRAB YOU! THIS IS FUCKING distinguished mentally-challenged. THEY SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO GRABS THAT TAKE HALF YOUR GODDAMN HEALTH BAR. YOU CAN'T DODGE THE GRABS BECAUSE THEY'RE NINJA FAST. YOU CAN'T DODGE THE GRABS BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE WHAT IS OFF SCREEN BECAUSE SHITTASTICLY HORRIBBLE CAMERA WON'T SHOW YOU.You can dodge grabs, just pay more attention to the bosses attacks.
Also,most bosses seem to have no rhyme or rhythm to them. They honestly seem random,no set pattern AT ALL. Genshin is easily the best boss fight in the game because he has one,not surprisingly he is also the easiest. Some attacks are oddly easy to dodge one second but impossibly hard the next . You would think during your second playthrough that you would've mastered dodging fireballs but NO I DON'T THINK SO HONEY.Yeah, the bosses didn't really have a set pattern in NG2, but they all had like 4-5 attacks at most. It's not too hard to learn how to dodge them all.
I know bitch bitch or perhaps I suck or I should go play my easier DMC4 but at least in DMC when a enemy throws an attack at me,I know I can either dodge or Royal Guard it with timing. THERE SEEMS TO HONESTLY BE NO TIMING IN NINJA GAIDEN 2, JUST NINJA LUCK. "HOPE YA DON'T GET HIT HUR HUR" I went through a whole playthough in DMC3 using mostly Royal Guard. I KNOW TIMING. IT DOESN'T EXSIT IN NINJA GAIDEN 2. Sometimes you do really good other times you're stuck staring at the screen wondering what the fuck just happened.Junpei, maybe you really do just suck. The boss fights in NG2 were much easier than the ones in NG1.
Itagaki :bow2
tl ; dr : Ninja Gaiden 2 is like a child that came out the oven way too early. It shows promise but will ultimately disappoint you because it's a fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.
Um, the volcano is shooting fireballs at you during the two armadillo boss fight.
also, the bosses here are better for a simple fact:
you fight them all one on one, with the exception of genshin first and second battle.
in black/sigma, bosses will summon minions whenever you deal some damage to them.
Eclipse Scythe > *